Did I mention I had a cup/mug passion?  LOL.  So...the most recent addition to my collection would be the Candy Corn Travel Mug.  It is just so cute I think!  I love the idea of a travel mug that I can pop in the microwave.  Usually, when leaving the house I like to zap my drink and get it good and hot.  Most of my travel mugs are not microwavable or they are plastic!  How odd is that?  Why put some kind of metal on a travel mug?  And how well will plastic hold heat?  Not very.  This mug is made of fine vitrified china.  In simple terms, that means it keeps hot things hot and cold things cold.  And it fits in most microwaves.  My new one is tiny and it fits.  Another good thing about it is it's nonpourous.  It does not stain!  www.longaberger.com/juliecottrill

Drinking from a pretty cup

What can I say?  I like coffee mugs.  I am a collector of coffee mugs.  Some I use, some I don't.  I like my current favorites to be on display, not shut up in the cabinet with no one to see them but me when I open the cabinet door each morning for my cup.  I keep my favorite mugs of the season proudly displayed above and sometimes beside my stove.  Here is a pic from this winter and snowman mugs that my very best friend in the whole world gave me one year for Christmas.  These mugs, I don't use to drink out of but I use them to hold things like cheese spreaders, sweetner packs, teabags, or whatever. 

But that was winter and now it is summertime!  So my favorite and newest mug is my Botanical FieldsTM Mug.  I got these mugs about a month ago.  Not only are they pretty, but they are big.  And I like nothing better than to have a BIG cup of coffee in the morning!  One side has flowers and the other has a blue butterfly.  So...for the time being, here is my fav mug.  What makes it even better, is it's a Longaberger mug!  That means it's fine vitrified china.  What does that mean?  It's freezer, dishwasher, microwave and oven safe!  Yes... I said oven safe?  Have you heard of cake in a cup??  Well... here is the cup you can bake it in!

These mugs (and the bowls and plates) are only available through August 31 so hurry to order yours today!  Go to www.longaberger.com/juliecottrill and click on Seasonal Pottery in the left hand column.  Scroll down towards the bottom and there they are! 

Off the beaten path..or not

So this weekend was spent doing things online to help my business. I participated in some chats on business networking sites. I've also been trying to network with more and more small business owners. There are alot of folks out there working to make a go of their business. It's time we walk away from the big retailers and help others like ourselves. When was the last time you purchased something from an indivdual or a small business owner rather than the big superstore? Interested in networking? Check this out:

Online Specials!

There are some wonderful specials next week online! Shop my Longaberger website at www.longaberger.com/juliecottrill

Wednesday, July 14, from Noon to 11:59 p.m., EDT, you’ll love the latest Signature Weave item – the Work-A-Round Basket™ just $199 (save $81). Or get one in Warm, Rich or Deep Brown for only $179 (save $81).

This basket makes decorating, clean up and storing easier throughout every household. Take a look…

Bathroom – Store extra towels
Laundry Room – Sort colors, whites and delicates
Mudroom – Keep hats, mittens and gloves organized
Family Room – Perfect for holding games, toys and books
Sunroom – Use it to hold large indoor plants (Don’t forget a protector)

This is a ONE DAY ONLY sale so don't miss it!

Tuesday, July 13, from Noon to 11:59 p.m., EDT, stay inside and beat the heat and the holiday shopping rush with our latest Factory Store Online special. Sorting, storing, and sharing are just a few reasons the Snowflake Cookie Basket is just right. At the low price of only $39 (save $23), don’t let this one melt away!